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No one loves a thorough dismantling of Jonathan Turley’s increasingly sad MAGA bootlicking more than me. His ongoing quest to say just about anything to get right-wing media outlets to treat him with the air of authority that his scholarship no longer earns him provides me no end of delight.

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But sometimes the simplest swipes sting the most. To that end, here’s a tale in two acts.

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Rep. Lynne Cheney told NBC that the committee has “many, many alternatives” if Trump does not comply with the committee’s subpoena. It is unclear what those many, many alternatives may be short of a "snap contempt." …https://t.co/kYYo7Jd8cy

— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) October 24, 2022

As one might suspect, Turley has inserted himself into the “the Framers never intended for Congress to investigate former presidents sending goons to assassinate the vice president” debate.

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But…

Her name is Liz https://t.co/wbXljD1vSl

— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) October 24, 2022

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…and scene.

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Donald Trump, Government, Jonathan Turley, Law Schools, Preet Bharara